Demolition (film)

Demolition
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
Produced by Lianne Halfon
Sidney Kimmel
Thad Luckinbill
Trent Luckinbill
John Malkovich
Molly Smith
Russell Smith
Written by Bryan Sipe
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Naomi Watts
Chris Cooper
Production
company
Black Label Media
Mr. Mudd
Right of Way Films
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures
Country United States
Language English

Demolition is an upcoming American romantic drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Bryan Sipe. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, and Chris Cooper.

Cast

Production

In May 2013, director Jean-Marc Vallée is set to direct Demolition for 2015 release date.[4] On October 9, 2013, it was announced that Black Label Media would be financing the film, and co-produce along with Mr. Mudd.[5] On June 6, 2014, Jake Gyllenhaal was in early talks to star in the film.[1] On July 21, Naomi Watts was in talks to join the film.[6] On September 4, Naomi Watts was confirmed cast in the film to play the female lead.[2] On September 10, Chris Cooper was set to star in the film.[3] On October 18, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Fox Searchlight Pictures had acquired the US rights to the film, on which director Vallée said, "I'm thrilled and excited to be back in business with Fox Searchlight. They have been wonderful, creative partners on Wild. I look forward to collaborating again on Demolition."[7]

Filming

The filming began on September 15, 2014, in New York City.[2] On September 24, Gyllenhaal was spotted on the set while filming some scenes at John F. Kennedy International Airport.[8] On October 6, Gyllenhaal and Watts were spotted on the shores of Coney Island.[9] On October 8, the filming was taken place on Greenwich Street in NYC.[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kroll, Justin (June 6, 2014). "Jake Gyllenhaal in Talks to Star in Jean-Marc Vallee’s ‘Demolition’". variety.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Naomi Watts Joins Jake Gyllenhaal In Jean-Marc Vallee’s ‘Demolition’". deadline.com. September 4, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fleming Jr, Mike (September 10, 2014). "Toronto: Chris Cooper Joins Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts In ‘Demolition’". deadline.com. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Jean-Marc Vallee Set To Helm ‘Demolition’ For Mr. Mudd". deadline.com. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  5. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 9, 2013). "Black Label Media To Fund ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ Helmer’s ‘Demolition’". deadline.com. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (July 21, 2014). "Naomi Watts in Negotiations to Join Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Demolition’". thewrap.com. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  7. ↑ McClintock, Pamela; Kit, Borys (October 18, 2014). "'Wild' Director Sets Next Film at Fox Searchlight". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ CARPENTER, CASSIE (September 25, 2014). "Jake Gyllenhaal looks dreamy in a tartan blazer on the New York set of his film Demolition". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ SOLDANI, BIANCA (October 7, 2014). "Hold on tight! Naomi Watts straddles Demolition co-star Jake Gyllenhaal for a piggyback ride as they goof around on set". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Look out for Jake Gyllenhaal filming ‘Demolition’ in New York City this month". onlocationvacations.com. October 8, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)

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